Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-49
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. G. Disposal of the building's garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Hanging and removing required screens.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-49 places a broad set of housing-standards obligations squarely on lodging house operators rather than on individual tenants or guests. The rule covers everything from capping occupancy at permitted levels and keeping common areas sanitary, to maintaining plumbing and cooking appliances, clearing exits, managing garbage, controlling pests, and installing required window screens. In effect, the operator—not the occupant—bears legal responsibility for the overall habitability and safety of the lodging house premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses subject to § 157-49 of the Clarkstown Code generally maintain compliance by conducting regular inspections of all shared and private spaces to confirm occupancy limits are not exceeded and that plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment remains functional and clean. Compliant operators also keep exit pathways clear at all times, arrange consistent garbage and refuse removal, schedule pest-control services as needed, and install or remove window screens on the required seasonal schedule. Documenting these maintenance activities creates a record that the property is being managed in accordance with the housing standards referenced in ch. 157.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 157-49 of the Clarkstown Code, lodging house residents have an interest in knowing that the law places responsibility for safe and sanitary conditions—including pest control, working plumbing and appliances, clear exits, and proper garbage disposal—on the operator, not on them. If conditions fall short of those standards, tenants may document the issues in writing and bring concerns to the appropriate Clarkstown code-enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rockland County housing law can help residents understand what options are generally available when an operator appears to be out of compliance with ch. 157.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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